Which statement about the importance of Cuba's geographic location is true? A. American planes crossing the Atlantic would have to fly through Cuban airspace. B. Cuban warplanes could easily reach American cities on the West Coast. C. Soviet missiles based in Cuba could reach the U. S. with little warning time. D. Cuba's position next to the Panama Canal made it a threat to American shipping.

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Kitten

7 May, 12:27

Which statement about the importance of Cuba's geographic location is true? A. American planes crossing the Atlantic would have to fly through Cuban airspace. B. Cuban warplanes could easily reach American cities on the West Coast. C. Soviet missiles based in Cuba could reach the U. S. with little warning time. D. Cuba's position next to the Panama Canal made it a threat to American shipping.

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The correct answer is (d.) Cuba's position next to the Panama Canal made it a threat to American shipping. The statement that states that the Panama Canal's position made it a dangerous note for the United States trades to them tells you about the importance of the Cuba's geographic location.